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You certainly can use cotton yarn when making an afghan. The thing to remember with cotton is that is usually heavier, stretches out faster, and can shrink when washing.
The main reason for using an acrylic yarn is the overall performance of the finished project. Acrylic will hold up better, stay formed better, wash and dry nicer, and last longer.
With all that said, the choice is up to you - the creator of the afghan!
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How many 6 oz. skeins of yarn for a king size afghan - double crochet - worsted weight yarn?
Your answer depends on the gauge that you knit with the yarn and needles that you want to use and the size of the afghan that you want to make.Can you do the math?
How to understand crochet patterns?
look at the pattern...... it usually says how much..... i.e.: 5 skeins of yarn As noted above, the pattern generally states how much yarn to use for that pattern. If you are trying to design your own pattern, however, then the process is more complicated. There is no general rule for how much yarn in a pattern, even as to type of pattern, because each is so different. Different scarf patterns, for example, would take different amounts of yarn. Generally speaking, I can probably make a scarf if I have 7 to 10 ounces of yarn. If I am making a hat for a child, I can do it with one 3.5 ounce skein with yarn leftover. For an adult, it depends on the pattern. Sometimes one skein would be enough, sometimes two would be needed. Afghans require more yarn, but amount varies with yarn, hook, and the size of the afghan as well as the pattern. One can take a baby afghan pattern and use chunky yarn to give a larger afghan, but amount of yarn required will be different. If you have a pattern and it gives you the yarn amount in skeins but not ounces, and you want to use a different yarn, then you need to find out how many ounces in that type of yarn, then buy the required ounces in a yarn in the same weight category.
Why does the blanket im crocheting curve?
It might be one of two problems. You may be adding extra stitches accidentally which will cause a curve because of the added length. But most likely it has to do with your tension. If you don't keep the same amount of tension on the yarn as you crochet, then some stitches will be tighter and some looser. You may be able to fix some of the curving with blocking after you finish the project.
Will acrylic paint on yarn make it stiff?
The short answer is a qualified yes.-If you put acrylic wall paint on a single strand of yarn (natural fiber or synthetic), the yarn will be encased in a paint that will make it more rigid, and the paint will crack if you bend the yarn.- If you put acrylic wall paint on knitted yarn (for example a sweater) the acrylic will sit on the surface and dry to a hard finish. When the yarn bends (in the washer or in use) the paint will crack and eventually start to flake off, although it will not all come off.- If you put acrylic craft or artists' paint on a single strand of yarn, you will get the same result as above.- If you put acrylic craft or artists' paint on knitted yarn, yo will also get the results above.*Note*- If your desire is to paint on a knitted piece and have the yarn stay flexible, there is a paint medium used for fabrics (you can find it at most craft stores) that will make the paint more flexible and adhere better.
Can you tie-die a shirt with food die?
I think you can since you can dye them with it.....
Do you use the same yarn for knitting as for crocheting?
Yes
How many 6 oz. skeins of yarn for a king size afghan - double crochet - worsted weight yarn?
Your answer depends on the gauge that you knit with the yarn and needles that you want to use and the size of the afghan that you want to make.Can you do the math?
How much cotton to make yarn and what is the cotton to yarn ratio?
Yarn can be spun from 100% cotton, or may be added to other yarns in whatever ratio is useful for the use of the yarn.
How do you use varigated in a sentence?
I crocheted the baby afghan using varigated yarn of several colors
When crocheting with 2 strands of yarn and changing colors what do you do with the dropped strands?
If I was crocheting with two strands of yarn and switching between the two, I would think about laying the unused strand over the top of the row below and just crochet my next stitch as usual. That is, if I were switching yarns in a single row. If I were switching yarns on different rows, I would just bring the unused yarn up on one side, by crocheting around it at the last stitch of the row. Personally, I've not tried it, but those would be my suggestions. Bringing a yarn "along" and crocheting it in the row below is done in Tapestry Crochet (best know patternmaker: Carol Ventura). There is a different "process" with Tapestry Crochet, as you don't turn your work, and you use single crochet (sc), only.
What are two major types of yarn?
There are hundreds of types of yarn, the most commonly used might be cotton and acrylic; or you could me type by use which would include knitting and crewel yarn.
How many skeins of yarn for a king size afghan?
It really depends on the pattern you use. Some require significantly more yarn than others. A simple DC stitch would use less than a SC stitch (for example).
Where is the cotton capital of the world?
The cotton capital of the world is Greenwood, Mississippi. Cotton is used to produce textile products, yarn, and fabrics. Its seed is also use to create cottonseed oil.
How many yards of yarn does it take to crochet a twin size afghan using an H hook and single crochet stitches?
You would need to know what yarn you are using - sport, worsted, bulky - and what pattern. Different stitches will use different amounts of yarn. Single crochet is more dense than double crochet and would use more yarn to make the same size finished product. Afghan stitch is also dense with same result. With worsted yarn I would estimate 2500-3000 yards. That is a really rough estimate, however, without more information. Your chosen pattern should specify the yarn to be used and how much. If you want to substitute yarn, you can compare other yarns with the same weight, number of ounces and yards.
What are the tools and materials for crocheting?
What you need for to crochet is Crochet Hook Size H or bigger Next you need 100% Cotton yarn 4ply you can get some at Walmart or if you hvae a Ben Franklin Craft Store or any kind of place that sells yarn. Now if you are a beginner at crocheting then you need to go to Youtube.com and type in How to crochet. Thanks and have fun Bye:)
How to understand crochet patterns?
look at the pattern...... it usually says how much..... i.e.: 5 skeins of yarn As noted above, the pattern generally states how much yarn to use for that pattern. If you are trying to design your own pattern, however, then the process is more complicated. There is no general rule for how much yarn in a pattern, even as to type of pattern, because each is so different. Different scarf patterns, for example, would take different amounts of yarn. Generally speaking, I can probably make a scarf if I have 7 to 10 ounces of yarn. If I am making a hat for a child, I can do it with one 3.5 ounce skein with yarn leftover. For an adult, it depends on the pattern. Sometimes one skein would be enough, sometimes two would be needed. Afghans require more yarn, but amount varies with yarn, hook, and the size of the afghan as well as the pattern. One can take a baby afghan pattern and use chunky yarn to give a larger afghan, but amount of yarn required will be different. If you have a pattern and it gives you the yarn amount in skeins but not ounces, and you want to use a different yarn, then you need to find out how many ounces in that type of yarn, then buy the required ounces in a yarn in the same weight category.
How do you crochet letters onto a single crochet afghan?
The only way I know to crochet letters onto an already completed afghan would be to use surface stitching. Another method, which is not crochet but which would give a very nice look, would be to cross-stitch them on. This can be done on single crochet or tunisian crochet (afghan stitch). Another way to get letters on an afghan would be to crochet strands of chains or single crochet strips and shape them into the letters needed, then attach them to the ghan. That would give a 3-D effect.
